The most
ancient known texts are the Vedas, a huge body of discoveries and knowledge
put together more than 6,000 years ago by the enlightened Rishis of India.
Perhaps, we can say that the Vedas are the "Original Knowledge", meaning
it was past down since the time of creation. Vedic astrology or Jyotish
(which in Sanskrit means "The Science of Light") has always been an inseparable
limb of the Vedic culture. It has been lebelled as the "eye"of the Vedas,
the unquestioned repository of knowledge.

The ancient
Vedic Rishis perceived through enlightened visions the connection between
the celestial bodies of our solar system and the human body. The motion
of the planets and their positions in relation to each other acts upon
us throughout our lifetime, just as the lunar phases push and pull the
oceans and the seas.

The
picture above (taken from Dr. Tony Nader's book, "Human Physiology, Expression
of Veda and the Vedic literature") shows the correlation between the nine
outer planets (macrocosm) and the internal coronal structure of the human
brain (microcosm). Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D. ( Worldwide Director ofMaharishi
Ayurveda®), has recently re-discovered this precise one-to-one correlation
between the structures and functions of the human physiology andtheir correspondent
cosmic counterparts. The location
of the various planets during a person's birth can be mapped scientifically
through an astrological horoscope. According to it, certain planets will
be favorable, some will be unfavorable and some will give mixed results.
The afflicted and badly positioned planets in a person's horoscope are
responsible for that person's misfortune. The correspondent parts of the
brain will be, by the correlation shown above, afflicted and less developed
as well. The results will be problems, slow progress, psychological complexes,
stress and deficiencies in the person's life.

However
Vedic astrology is not just another system of astrological interpretation.
Its purpose is not only to predict with amazing accuracy circumstances
and events in one's life, but shows how we can use the planetary energies
operative in our lives in the best possible way. Jyotish uses
a series of remedial measures to balance or enhance planetary influences.
Its methods include gems, colors, Mantras, Deities, rituals, herbs and
food. The purpose of Jyotish is to reestablish the connection between microcosm
(human being) and macrocosm (natural law governing in the universe). Vedic
astrology deals with seven visible planets and two invisible ones: the
SUN, MOON, MARS, MERCURY, JUPITER, VENUS, and SATURN, along with the two
lunar nodes, RAHU (ascending lunar node) and KETU (descending lunar node).
These nodes are the two intersecting points of the solar and lunar planes
as seen from the earth. Nine astrological gemstones are associated with
these planets. Associated with the sun is the RUBY, with the moon is the
PEARL, with mars is RED CORAL, with mercury is the EMERALD, with Jupiter
is YELLOW SAPPHIRE, with Venus is the DIAMOND, with Saturn is BLUE SAPPHIRE,
with Rahu is the HESSONITE, and with ketu is the CATíS EYE. Associated
with the nine planets are also the days of the week, different parts of
the human body and different metals.

Someone
might think that this correlation between the planets and its correspondent
gems has no scientific validation and it is perhaps the result of blind
superstition and religious belief. However, there is a scientific truth
behind Jyotish Planetary Gemology. The specific studies on this matter
has shown that the color spectrums emanated by the different planets are
very similar to the color spectrums of the correspondent gems. The color
of the planet is reflected on the human body through the gem and creates
an effect by absorption and reflection of the rays and vibrations. The
gem acts as a filter and produces good or evil effect, depending on the
need of the body. If a planet emanating a ray, whose vibration is unsuitable
for the body, this same ill vibration is counteracted by the ray absorbed
by the gem and no negative effect shall show.

To conclude,
now more than any other period in history, where the knowledge and technology
of natural gemstones has reached a peak, a divine science is again made
available to anyone to fulfill mankindís dream of a life free from problems
and negativity. Natural, very effective and magnificent gemstones that
demand no will power or effort whatsoever, are available now to transform
our lives radically.

This
article can be used in any kind of situation pertaining the divulgence
of Vedic Knowledge and Vedic Astrology. The author believes that the Veda
has not custodians or messengers. Please contact the author if you feel
that your copyrights have been violated!